Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2019 sales of $28 billion (€25 billion). We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde’s industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. For more information about the company, please visit our website at [ Link removed ] The PST Electronic Materials business unit located in Orangeburg, NY provides services to the semiconductor industry, where we deliver the materials needed to keep the world connected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, matching 401k and much more! Currently, we have an opportunity available for a Refinery Production Operator. The individual in this role will perform and support manufacturing within the Refining department. Load, unload, and move materials for distribution or further processing to refine metals. Set up, monitor, and prepare materials for processing, refinement, finished product production, and shipment. The right candidate must have the ability and desire to learn as well as demonstrate a high sense of urgency and energy. A strong emphasis on safety, quality, attention to detail, and efficiency is a must! This individual will play an important role in the growth and success of our team. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to : Procedural Responsibilities : Loading material into beakers. Set up and monitoring of various refinery manufacturing and recovery processes. Scrubber operation and basic maintenance. Operation of chemical distribution equipment, SO2 evaporators, pumps, level controls, etc. Completion of refinery paperwork, including verification and documentation of weights. Performing other remedial duties in the facility as directed by Dept. Supervisor/Team Leader. Workplace Maintenance : Assist in basic periodic maintenance of equipment such as; processing equipment cleanouts, chemical probe calibrations, pump upkeep, filter replacements, etc. General housekeeping daily. Equipment Operation : Safe Operation of Processing Cells and Vessels, Forklifts, Pumps, Mixers, Hoists, Sandblaster, Rectifiers, Ovens and assorted material handling equipment and power tools according to Standard Operating Procedures. Responsible for physical preparation of material for reclaim Debonding metals from backing plates Mechanical cleaning of material by grit blasting and sanding Use machinery such rolling mill and hydraulic shears to resize material Working Conditions In addition to being able to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, and hear, to perform the essential functions of this job an individual must be able to do the following additional activities : While performing the duties of this job, the employee will encounter frequent standing, bending, twisting, reaching, stretching, pulling and pushing in an industrial manufacturing environment. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Accommodations will be made if they are reasonable, do not create an undue hardship, and will enable an individual with a disability to safely perform the essential job functions. Qualifications - Education & Experience High School Diploma/ GED required or equivalent experience Able to understand chemical symbols and experience with acids such as Hydrochloric and Nitric acid a plus. Basic computer skills and knowledge of SPC, QS9000 and ISO14001 a plus. Minimum 1 year experience working in a production/manufacturing and/or plant environment is required Working extended hours and/or weekends and holidays may be required Qualifications - Skills & Competencies Have a methodical and a detail-oriented approach to work by organizing and prioritizing to meet production demands. Able to interpret and apply a variety of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to work of the company. Communicate information effectively (both orally and written). Perform repetitive tasks requiring exacting and continuous mental and visual concentration in a consistent manner. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Knowledge of basic machinery and mechanical measuring devices